Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Prosecution Sought for Minister Vijay Shah
A minister named Vijay Shah is in trouble for saying something that upset many people.
He called a colonel the sister of terrorists, which caused a big argument.
The police want to punish him under a law that says you can't say things that cause hatred between groups.
The government has to decide if they agree with the police.
The minister's statement has been controversial, and the highest court in India is involved in the decision.
The government has until February 2 to decide, and the court will hear the case again on February 9.
Prosecution sought for Minister Vijay Shah under Section 196(1)(a) of BNS 2023 for controversial statement.
Statement termed Colonel Sofiya Qureshi as sister of terrorists, deemed to promote disharmony.
Government approval required for prosecution under clause 217 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
Application for prosecution pending with government for 5 months.
Supreme Court to hear the case again on February 9, government decision deadline is February 2.
- Who
- Vijay Shah, Minister for Tribal Affairs in Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Prosecution sought under Section 196(1)(a) of BNS 2023 for controversial statement
- When
- Application for prosecution pending for 5 months, Supreme Court to hear on February 9
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- Statement termed Colonel Sofiya Qureshi as sister of terrorists, deemed to promote disharmony
- Minister Involved
- Vijay Shah
- Clause Under Which Prosecution Sought
- Section 196(1)(a) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023
- Punishment Under Clause
- Up to 3 years jail and fine
- Government Approval Required
- Yes, under clause 217 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Application Pending with Government
- 5 months
- Controversial Statement
- Termed Colonel Sofiya Qureshi as sister of terrorists
- Supreme Court Hearing Date
- February 9
- Government Decision Deadline
- February 2